Oregon has enacted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program which will go into effect on September 3, 2023. Colorado has also enacted a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) which will become effective on January 1, 2024. These State-mandated programs will begin pre-funding their plans on January 1, 2023. These new…
New to HR, or looking for a refresher on your obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Join GBS Benefits Attorney, Susan L. Grassli as she provides an overview of The Affordable Care Act (ACA). During this 1.5 hour seminar you will learn about the Employer Mandate, Individual Mandate, Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the…
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Alabama Alabama new family leave law goes into effect July 1, 2022. The Alabama “Adoption Promotion Act” requires qualifying…
Productivity and efficiency tend to be the focus of professional improvement. While these are important, equally as crucial is fulfillment and satisfaction in your profession. It can be difficult to remain enthusiastic about work day to day, year after year; but having a professional purpose and identity gives life meaning and motivation. Feeling fulfilled at…
Research has shown that spending 20 minutes outside is enough to improve a person’s mental and physical health. In this short video, GBS Health & Wellness Coordinator, Elise Garrick, teaches us how to utilize park prescriptions to prevent chronic conditions, improve physical, social, and mental health as well as promote wellness. She also reviews the benefits…
On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The holding of the Dobbs case eliminates a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion and therefore returns the abortion issue back to the states to regulate.…
On May 5, a preliminary draft opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson was leaked and published. If the same language in the draft opinion is used in the final opinion, Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey would be overturned and would therefore eliminate a…
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31 Each Year Quick Summary What The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee was created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and was effective beginning 2012. Who Employers that sponsor self/level funded plans must submit the fee. Employers that sponsor insured plans need…
HR Compliance Alert – April 25, 2022 Earlier today, the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) once again published an extension in the flexibilities provided and announced in March of 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. The previous postponement allowed flexibility through the end of April 2022. Today’s announcement cited “continued safety precautions related to…
Life can be unpredictable, and everyone experiences twists and turns along the way. Anything from daily challenges to traumatic events can leave lasting impacts. Each change affects people differently bringing a variety of thoughts, emotions, and uncertainty. Yet, because of resilience, people have the ability to adapt well over time to life-changing or stressful situations.…
The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) online portal to submit 2021 EE0-1 reports is now open. The filing deadline is May 17, 2022. It is wise for company representatives (typically a member of the HR team) to start the process now to allow ample opportunity to complete the process in a timely fashion. The EEO-1 report…
Increase in Cyber-Attacks Leads to Influx of New Privacy Data Breach Reporting Obligations Originally published by Fisher Phillips (Monica Snyder Perl), GBS & Leavitt Group’s preferred partner for employment law. Republished with permission. Some content by Leavitt Group. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and amid growing concerns regarding the threat of…
While it is clear that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) imposes certain disclosure obligations on businesses regarding personal information collected about consumers, businesses often forget that they also have certain disclosure obligations regarding information created by the business about consumers.
On March 10, 2022, the California Attorney General issued an opinion clarifying whether consumers, under the CCPA, have the right to know about “internally generated inferences” created by businesses from either internal or external information sources.
Day-to-day life can often feel overwhelming and complicated with to-do lists, busy schedules, and unexpected tasks. Connecting with nature brings a level of peace and presence to daily life that helps individuals maintain balance. A strong connection to the environment enhances emotional well-being and alleviates feelings of social isolation. https://youtu.be/FLK0Gxvc0n0 Just as important as connecting…